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Chris Murphy: “The Ayatollah is gone, but the regime now is more radical…”

Featuring: Chris Murphy, Democratic | U.S. Senate from Connecticut

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Senate Democratic Leadership Press Conference 06/16/2026

Published | Video Starts at 07:21

It does bear repeating that none of Donald Trump's objectives have been achieved, and they're not even close to being achieved. Reportedly, Iran still has 70% of their missiles after a $60 billion bombing campaign. The Ayatollah is gone, but the regime now is more radical and more capable. The regime has proved that they can take America's best shot and survive. They have proved that they can control the Strait of Hormuz. (07:21–07:28)

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Asserts that the current Iranian regime is more radical and capable after the Ayatollah's departure.

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